Question 1

shooting pain left temple cheek bone and pressure on the eye what can cause this?

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Many possibilities: How long,?throbbing, ? sinus pressure, ?jaw pain.  You need to be seen to rule out temporal arteritis. You are in the wrong age group, but without knowing your medical history it is important to rule out this possibly blinding disease.

Question 2

what is causing pain in left temple?

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TMJ: Temporomandibular joint syndrome or headache either of tension or cluster type. If it goes on for a while, see a neurologist.

Question 3

sharp brief stabbing pain near left temple. all day on and off. also a bit in the right side. worried about auerysm. what else could it be.

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Unlikely aneurysm.: Aneurysms are only on one side, so typically you would not have pain on two sides.  Also, pain from an aneurysm bleed is usually very severe and long lasting, frequently felt in the neck.  
This sounds a bit more like a migraine, although a strange one.  Don't rub or mess with the painful place.  Try cold compresses.  Take your acetaminophen according to package directions.  Check with doctor also

Question 4

pain in left temple that lasts two or three days and then stops for a few days. dull pain that can make skin sensitive and left side of head sensitive?

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Temporal arteritis: can present this way....its important you get this checked out. A simple blood test (Sedimentation rate) can be useful!
Speak with your PCP (primary Care Provider) ASAP
Hope this helps!

Dr Z

Question 5

been feeling mild pain in left temple for three days. no other symptoms (eyesight fine, no pain in other parts of body). do, however, have mild tmj disorder. should i be concerned?

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: You likely have answered the cause of your left temple  pain, as TMJ issues could be reason.  Start with a dental consult, as this may be handled with a nocturnal oral  appliance.  Other causes could be explored if this doesn't solve the issue.

Question 6

i'm having pain in left temple for few days it's not everyday and it hurts for a second then goes away.im worried it's aneurysm of disease?

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See a physician: If you have persistent headaches, see your physician for evaluation.  They can both take a history and examine you to recommend either further evaluation and/or therapeutic options.

Question 7

keep having a dull pain in left temple lasting 10 mins 2 times a day, i start a new job soon and i'm worried this will stop me from starting ?

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Need evaluation: This may be nothing more than stress but could also be a condition known as temporal arteritis.  Best to see your doctor for evaluation.  Dr R

Question 8

what can i do for pain in left temple and left eyeball?

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Evaluate: You need a correct diagnosis as to cause. Therapy can then be directed appropriately. Many things could be possible.

Question 9

my entire left side hurts,  even my scalp and i'm having stabbing pain to left temple?

Accepted Answer

Temporal Arteritis?: It is chronic inflammation of large arteries of the head. If there is a delay in treating this condition it can cause permanent loss of vision in one eye. See your PCP for consultation and tests ASAP.

Question 10

pain in left temple comes and goes when i press on temple it hurts worse. could this be a tumor or aneurysm?

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Unlikely: It is not feasible to say what it is without examining  you, though the risk of tumor or aneurysm is remote.
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Shooting pain left temple cheek bone and pressure on the eye what can cause this?

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What is causing pain in left temple?

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Sharp brief stabbing pain near left temple. all day on and off. also a bit in the right side. worried about auerysm. what else could it be.

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Pain in left temple that lasts two or three days and then stops for a few days. dull pain that can make skin sensitive and left side of head sensitive?

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Been feeling mild pain in left temple for three days. no other symptoms (eyesight fine, no pain in other parts of body). do, however, have mild tmj disorder. should i be concerned?

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I'm having pain in left temple for few days it's not everyday and it hurts for a second then goes away.im worried it's aneurysm of disease?

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Keep having a dull pain in left temple lasting 10 mins 2 times a day, i start a new job soon and i'm worried this will stop me from starting ?

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What can i do for pain in left temple and left eyeball?

A member asked:

My entire left side hurts, even my scalp and i'm having stabbing pain to left temple?

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Pain in left temple comes and goes when i press on temple it hurts worse. could this be a tumor or aneurysm?

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